Manassas National Battlefield Park

About the Park

On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In August 1862, Union and Confederate armies converged for a second time on the plains of Manassas. The Confederates won a solid victory bringing them to the height of their power.

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What to See & Do

Hiking

Matthews Hill Loop Trail

The Matthews Hill Loop is a .9 mile trail that explores the ground over which the opening shots of the Battle of First Manassas occurred.

Matthews Hill / Auto Tour Stop #430-90 Minutes

Hiking

Stone Bridge Loop Trail

The Stone Bridge Loop is a moderate 1.3 mile trail that follows along the Bull Run and explores the area where the first shots of the First Battle of Manassas were fired. Picturesque displays can be had along the trail of wildflowers in the spring and colorful foliage in the fall.

Stone Bridge Parking Lot, Tour Stop #1245-60 Minutes

Hiking

Chinn Ridge Trail

Explore the grounds of Chinn Ridge that saw fighting at both First and Second Manassas. A paved path includes signage that explores the fighting in both battles. One way trail, must return along path to get back to parking lot.

Chinn Ridge Parking Lot, Stop #1045-70 Minutes

Hiking

Second Manassas Trail

This 6.6 mile loop trail explores key locations on the Second Manassas battlefield.

Henry Hill Visitor Center3-4 Hours

Hiking

First Manassas Trail

A 5.4 mile circuit hike where you can explore the First Manassas battlefield in detail.

Henry Hill Visitor Center2-4 Hours

Hiking

Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail

Walk along a section of Jackson's line on the Unfinished Railroad where Federal soldiers momentarily breached the Confederate line on August 29, 1862.

Unfinished Railroad Parking Lot, Stop #660-75 Minutes

Self-Guided Tours

Henry Hill Walking Tour

The Henry Hill Trail is an easy walking trail that encompasses the area of the most intense fighting during the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run). The trail begins and ends at the visitor center. Starting from the backside of the visitor center, the 1.1-mile trail takes you past significant landmarks and monuments including the positions of Federal artillery, Stonewall Jackson’s Line, the Robinson Farm site, and more.

30-90 min 8 stops

Second Manassas Driving Tour

The park's self-guided driving tour takes you around the park to key locations during the Battle of Second Manassas. The 13 stops on this tour will take you chronologically through the battle. Each stop has a parking lot and interpretive signage which provide information about the importance of that site in the overall battle. Walking trails with interpretive signage begin at most driving tour stops.

2-5 min 13 stops

Chinn Ridge Walking Tour

The landscape of Chinn Ridge saw severe fighting during both battles at Manassas. This roughly one-mile out and back trail will traverse the scene of the most sustained fighting at Second Manassas.

35-60 min 3 stops

Visitor Centers

Henry Hill Visitor Center

Begin your visit to the park at the Henry Hill Visitor Center. Here, you can pick up a park brochure, trail guide, or learn about the daily schedule of interpretive programs. A museum features artifacts related to the First and Second Battles of Manassas as well as a 6-minute electronic map showing the troop movements during the first battle. Walking tours of the fighting on Henry Hill are offered weekly. Check our calendar or guided tours webpage for current scheduled programs.

9:00AM - 5:00PM 703-361-1339

Brawner Farm Interpretive Center

Begin your exploration of the Second Battle of Manassas at the Brawner Farm Interpretive Center. Here you will find an electronic map which provides the story and troop movements of Second Manassas. Three rooms of exhibits provide information on the campaign and some of the personalities of Second Manassas, the civilian experience and the current Brawner farmhouse. This building is open seasonally from late spring through early fall. Check our calendar and guided tours webpage for tour information.

Closed 703-361-1339

Parking & Access

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Getting Here & Transit

Park Amenities

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Photos

View of Stone House, with worm rail fence and well in front yard.

Civil War cannon and granite and bronze monument under a cloudy sky.

Rustic farmhouse, flanked by shade tree, stone monument, and white outbuilding, on top of a hill.

Bronze statue of Gen. T. J. "Stonewall" Jackson on horseback in an open field.